Enforcement Manual

On April 30, 2018, the NRC issued Change No. 2 to Revision 10 of the NRC Enforcement Manual. This document is used by the NRC enforcement staff. The Manual is a joint effort that draws on the knowledge and experience of the enforcement staff from across the Agency, and is a living document that is regularly updated for accuracy. Detailed summaries of recent manual updates are included in individual Change Notices listed in the Change Notice Index.

The Manual was first published in June 1990 as a tool to assist the NRC staff in implementing the Commission's enforcement program consistent with NRC's Enforcement Policy. Intended for internal use by the NRC, the Manual contains procedures, requirements, and background information used by the staff that develop or review enforcement actions. As such, failure to follow the guidance in this Manual does not invalidate an enforcement action.

Change Notice Index

Part I and Part II

Part I – NRC Enforcement Process Part II – Topical Chapters

Part III

Appendix A: Temporary Enforcement Guidance

Appendix B: Standard Formats for Enforcement Packages

Appendix C: Standard Citations for Enforcement Actions

Appendix D: Enforcement Processing Aids and Forms

Appendix E: Examples of Minor Violations

Inspection Manual - Excerpts

The NRC Inspection Manual includes procedures for issuing Notices of Enforcement Discretion (NOEDs) for Power Reactors and Gaseous Diffusion Plants.